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Shan Greer

St. Lucia
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.54
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 80.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 115.2
  • Total Questions 282
 I am able to answer legal questions relating to negotiating building contracts, professional appointments and security documents. I am also an experienced litigator who can advise on the interpretation of contractual provisions as well as the consequences of variations and delay to the time and cost of a project.

Bogdan Oprea

Romania
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.43
  • Politeness 9.82
  • Response Time(hr) 64.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 79.3
  • Total Questions 297
 I can answer to claims assesments under FIDIC 4 and under FIDIC red book; I can answer to procedural issues under FIDIC rules; DAB implementation DAB procedures, etc

Peter M. Elliott

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.74
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 20.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.6
  • Total Questions 2224
 First response to queries regarding extensions of time, variations orders, site instructions and payment using FIDIC and other forms of Conditions of Contract, based on English Law, and derivatives only. Anyone who needs advice about EoT should download and study the SCL Delay & Disruption Protocol www.eotprotocol.com before submitting a question.

Alina Valentina Oprea

Romania
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.73
  • Clarity of Response 9.69
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 54.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 43.7
  • Total Questions 427
 I can answer to questions regarding FIDIC 1999 contracts, including practical use of these conditions of contract, as well as to questions regarding dispute boards, both from theoretical and practical point of view. I cannot answer to questions related to procurement process, except to some (limited) extent.

Senthil Kumar Sellamuthu

Qatar
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.70
  • Clarity of Response 9.39
  • Politeness 9.91
  • Response Time(hr) 112.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 104.4
  • Total Questions 365
 I gained very good working and practicing knowledge in FIDIC 87 reprinted 92,99, Sub-contract 1994, Civil code of the State of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar Petroleum Contracts and Qatar Public Works Dept. Contracts. I will be answer Pre / Post tender Contractual Analysis, Cost and Time Analysis, Delay / Risk Analysis, Conditions of Contract related Issues to lies within the above mentioned type of contracts forms. I Can not answer other than Gulf Construction Laws / Contractual issues.

Ashish Gurav

India
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.72
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 38.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 52.0
  • Total Questions 37
 I can answer queries related to Construction Contracts, Claims, Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.

Mike Testro

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Response Time(hr) 7.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.4
  • Total Questions 41
 Anything related to extensions of time and delay analysis.

John Dowse

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 45.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 62.8
  • Total Questions 1224
 Legal; contract interpretation; quantum; delay analysis.

ALI IRVALI

Turkey
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 46.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 73.0
  • Total Questions 109
 FIDIC, Arbitration Procedures, Claim Management, Project Management.

Manish Gupta

United Arab Emirates
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.44
  • Clarity of Response 9.33
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 44.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 45.3
  • Total Questions 21
 I can answer questions related to Cost Planning, Contract Administration, Construction Law & Other Post Contract QS related areas.

Jonathan Peralta

Philippines
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 Questions relating to claims, EOT, Variations under FIDIC 1999. Can provide answers to queries regarding any clauses under FIDIC 1999. I can't answer to questions that relates to Arbitration and procurement.

Femi Alofe

Qatar
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 28.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 28.0
  • Total Questions 3
 I can answer all questions relating to the followings: 1. Contract Administration - variations, contract clauses interpretation, all post contract procedures, valuations and certificates questions, extension of time issues and prolongation cost matters. 2. Contract Practice - Any questions regarding forms of contract like JCT, FIDIC & other Bespoke forms. 3. Quantification, measurements and Estimating questions 4. Contracts and construction law questions and dispute resolutions problems.

Daniel Kazado

Turkey
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.73
  • Clarity of Response 9.54
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Response Time(hr) 36.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.2
  • Total Questions 498
 I can answer questions related with FIDIC contracts.

Wael Ghadban

United Arab Emirates
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.61
  • Politeness 9.83
  • Response Time(hr) 39.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 50.6
  • Total Questions 37
 Will respond to queries related to Engineering Contracts subject to FIDIC or other Conditions, tendering and contracting, project management, residential and commercial construction, and general Civil Engineering questions. Can answer most questions related to aviation and airports as related to the Airports, Facility management.

Florin NICULESCU

Romania
On Vacation
returns 06/04/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.73
  • Clarity of Response 9.70
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 6.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.0
  • Total Questions 1045
 Question related to Civil Engineering Contracts, using FIDIC or other Conditions of Contract, concerning Procurement procedures and documents (pre-qualification, tendering and contracting) and Services/ Works Contracts implementation matters including Determinations, Payments, Time Extensions, VOs, Claims/Disputes. Additionally, questions related to dealing with International Financing Institutions. Can also answer questions in Romanian. Can not answer improperly formulated questions.

Liaqat Hayat

Pakistan
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.53
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Response Time(hr) 18.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.2
  • Total Questions 523
 I can answer questions based on FIDIC 4 and FIDIC 1999 [design-build] with particular reference to time extension , price adjustment and disputes. I am in particular more inclined for response to points pertaining to how claims should be framed and put up in case of technical or other contractual shortcomings. Regarding procurement matters I have spent over 5 years as procurement specialist for highway authority and dealt with numerous claims and disputes in the capacity of "The Engineer" .

Recent Answers

2012-05-21 Appointment of The Engineer:

Dear Ijaz,    Firstly there is a big difference between the duties and responsibilities of the Engineer under the two forms of contract.  FIDIC 4 assumes and requires that the Engineer should be impartial

2012-05-21 Arbitration:

Hi, Izzaddin, welcome back!  Your assignment as Engineer is over, and any opinion/reccommendation/determination you will give will be only consultative, and will not have the power of such a document issued

2012-05-21 priority for contract documents:

Dear Shadi,    I am not sure that I have all the information for this question, but I shall do my best.    Provided that the recesses and protrusions are less than, say, 25 mm, I see no conflict between

2012-05-20 Response on the Principles of Claim - Clause 20.1 of the FIDIC (Red Book) 1999:

Welcome with another interesting question, Tommy!  In my opinion, you're right, the response of the Engineer should state if the claim is valid or not. More than that, within the "principle stage", the

2012-05-19 Claim for late payment:

Dear Khoa,    The last paragraph of clause 14.8 is relevant.  The Contractor has an absolute right to the payment, which means that he can take the Employer to court if he fails to pay the money.  However

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